If you’re a fresh postgraduate in chemistry with a passion for hands-on research, there’s exciting news on the horizon! Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in consumer products, is inviting applications for the position of Research Trainee – Analytical Sciences at its India Global Technology Center (GTC) in Mumbai.

🧪 About the Opportunity

This is more than just a traineeship—it’s a career-defining opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate with a company that’s reimagining a healthier future for people, pets, and the planet.

The 2-year traineeship program offers dynamic candidates a platform to work alongside experienced scientists in a high-performance environment, fostering professional and personal growth.

Job Title: Research Trainee – Analytical Sciences

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165959 – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.

About Colgate-Palmolive

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions.

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!. Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile…every single day.

What are we looking for:

We are looking for smart, dynamic trainees who will work in our India Global technology center (GTC) based in Mumbai. It will be a learning & growth opportunity to plan & implement initiatives in partnership with an ambitious Analytical Sciences team. This team works on strong partnerships with respective categories for India GTC while being compliant to defined safety, quality & regulatory norms. The tenure for a trainee is proposed to 2 years from the date of joining.

What you’ll need

• M.Sc in Analytical/ Inorganic Chemistry with strong fundamental knowledge in basic chemistry and fair to good exposure to techniques and instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

What you will do:

1. Conduct stability studies on oral care, personal care and home care formulas

• Manage stability chambers and inventorize studies and ensure thorough documentation as per ALCOA# and cGMP## practices
• Daily monitoring of Laboratory and chamber area temperatures

1. Daily verification and calibration of basic analytical equipments
2. Conduct basic raw material analysis on various chemical and physical parameters to establish/design specifications.
3. Complete water testing including liaison with 3P labs for external analysis.

What you will learn:

1. Core expertise on analytical methodologies – both theoretical and experimental.
2. Functional Linkages – you will get an overview of how different departments are integrated into overall R&D eg: Microbiology and implementation & support teams.
3. Operational Excellence – Build on technical expertise, expanding it in complementary directions. Use technical expertise and creativity to proactively identify potential problems and address them using appropriate resources in discussion with Analytical Sciences team leads. You will also learn to integrate yourself into a high-performing team focused on balancing both execution and innovation.
4. You will be coached for success on technical as well as soft skills. We will evaluate your progress periodically and ensure scheduled training sessions for your continued success during your traineeship at Colgate.
5. Quality and Safety principles: At Colgate we strive for excellence in everything we do, Quality and safety is not far away. These principles are not only important for our trusted brands but also to our workplaces. You will be exposed to specific training on Q & S, to assure your trust while working in a safe environment where quality is paramount.

This is your chance to begin your scientific journey with one of the world’s most respected and recognized companies. Whether you’re passionate about chemistry, driven by innovation, or simply looking to be part of something meaningful—Colgate-Palmolive offers the platform and the mentorship to help you shine.

Give your career a reason to smile—every single day.

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